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France: understanding immediate appearance proceedings after lootingSevere criminal law, rapid proceedings, sentences put into effect: three realities to distinguish before describing justice as lenient or rushed.
Looted shops: which forms of assistance are already available, and which are still pending?Insurance, short-time working, interest-free loans, direct aid: what businesses affected by damage can already apply for, and what is still awaiting a decree.
Trump and the cost of living: real hourly wages fall by 0.7% year on yearDonald Trump promised to bring down energy costs, prices and interest rates. In September 2026, real hourly wages are down 0.7% year on year and the Fed is holding rates between 3.75% and 4%.
In Marseille, Macron admits a failure to anticipate events — without naming anyone responsibleOn 26 October, Emmanuel Macron admitted that there had not been enough police officers during the violence on 17 October. However, he defended the measures taken on the 24th and put off political responses and questions of accountability.
Jordan Bardella re-elected as RN leader: what his score does not settleThe only candidate, Jordan Bardella received 98.98% of votes cast at the RN congress. The result measures his internal control, not the truth of the writings attributed to him or their electoral impact.
Hebron: distinguishing displaced residents from those trapped in their homesThe Israeli operation continues on 28 October. The figures for evacuations and residents trapped in their homes do not reflect the same reality; the UN is calling for their return.
Inass case: parents’ trial scheduled for 2 November in BloisThirty-nine years after the little girl’s body was found near the A10, the Loir-et-Cher Assize Court is to examine her parents’ criminal responsibility.
Cinema in France: looking beyond a single month for signs of recoveryFrench cinemas recorded growth in the first nine months of 2026, despite a decline in September. A national trend that should be distinguished from regional initiatives.
Treatment-resistant depression: where do esketamine and psilocybin stand?A medicine already authorised in Europe, and research protocols still to be assessed: these two avenues do not offer the same points of reference. Benefits, risks and care framework must be considered together.
Anthropic ahead of its stock market listing: understanding its revenue and lossesThe filing submitted on 26 October details a sharp rise in revenue and a substantial net loss. To understand it, activity, accounting effects and the terms of the offering need to be distinguished.
Insurance in France: understanding how riot risk is fundedThe French system distinguishes between funding by insurers, European authorisation and regulatory implementation. For a claim, the cover in the policy remains decisive.
Construction in France: artisan activity declines, cash flow remains under pressureArtisan activity fell by 1% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, according to CAPEB. Insee’s October survey also sheds light on the sector’s difficulties, using a different scope.